Information for frontline health and social care staff
NHS Borders is offering drop-in clinics for this year’s flu vaccine. Please note only frontline health and social care workers are eligible for the free flu vaccination programme.
COVID-19 vaccines are not being offered this year (per JCVI guidance). Some staff will be eligible due to underlying health conditions—if so, they will receive a letter, email, or text with their appointment details or how to book.
Unfortunately, NHS Borders is limited in the number of drop-in clinics they can provide in the community this year. However, they are regularly reviewing their health centre or community hospital based clinics, and where there is capacity, time will be protected for staff drop-in vaccinations. These clinics are usually short (1-1.5 hours) and advertised with a few days notice.
Available dates and times will be updated below as soon as we receive the details—please check back for the latest information.
If you have any questions, please speak with your line manager.
Drop-in clinic locations and times
The Vaccination Service is offering flu drop-in clinics on the dates listed below:
- Friday 21 November - Kelso Health Centre, 9.00am-1.00pm
- Monday 24 November - Lauder Health Centre, 10.05am-12.25pm
- Wednesday 26 November – Hawick Community Hospital, 4.30-5.30pm
- Thursday 27 November - Galashiels Volunteer Hall, 10.00am-1.00pm; 2.30-6.00pm
- Tuesday 2 December - Selkirk Victoria Hall, 2-6pm
- Wednesday 3 December - Hawick Community Hospital, 11am-1pm and 2-5.30pm
Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the clinic end time.
Some of these clinics are open to the public and have scheduled appointments available which will be prioritised, so please be prepared to wait.
If these dates and times don't suit, you can book an appointment for your flu vaccine at one of their other community clinics - find out more on the NHS portal
Remember to bring your ID badge as you may be asked to prove eligibility.
NHS vaccinators will continue to offer the flu vaccine to staff, when vaccinating care home residents.